Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Jane Birkin, Anglo-French Style Icon, Has Died
The singer, actress and style icon who inspired the Hermès Birkin bag has died at the age of 76.
Jane Birkin, Anglo-French Style Icon, Has Died
The singer, actress and style icon who inspired the Hermès Birkin bag has died at the age of 76.
Why Fashion Brands and Wealthy Americans (Still) Love London
The British economy may be in the doldrums, but London remains a magnet for international fashion brands and American tourists, writes Imran Amed.
Why Fashion Brands and Wealthy Americans (Still) Love London
The British economy may be in the doldrums, but London remains a magnet for international fashion brands and American tourists, writes Imran Amed.
The BoF Podcast | Oliver Spencer on The Ups and Downs of Building a Fashion Business
The celebrated menswear designer joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the evolution of his career in fashion from selling secondhand clothes to building his own brands.
The BoF Podcast | Oliver Spencer on The Ups and Downs of Building a Fashion Business
The celebrated menswear designer joins BoF’s Imran Amed to discuss the evolution of his career in fashion from selling secondhand clothes to building his own brands.
Italian Fashion Groups Set Aside Rivalries to Preserve ‘Made in Italy’
Prada, Zegna and others have started teaming up to protect their supply chains, showing a new spirit of collaboration.
Italian Fashion Groups Set Aside Rivalries to Preserve ‘Made in Italy’
Prada, Zegna and others have started teaming up to protect their supply chains, showing a new spirit of collaboration.
Burberry’s US Sales Fall As Aspirational Demand Weakens
Declines in the US were offset by recovery of Chinese spending, with total comparable store sales for the quarter up 18 percent.
Burberry’s US Sales Fall As Aspirational Demand Weakens
Declines in the US were offset by recovery of Chinese spending, with total comparable store sales for the quarter up 18 percent.
François-Henri Pinault Is in Talks to Buy CAA Talent Agency in $7 Billion Deal
Luxury tycoon is in advanced discussions to buy a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding another international trophy asset to the portfolio of a French billionaire.
François-Henri Pinault Is in Talks to Buy CAA Talent Agency in $7 Billion Deal
Luxury tycoon is in advanced discussions to buy a majority stake in Creative Artists Agency, according to people familiar with the matter, potentially adding another international trophy asset to the portfolio of a French billionaire.
The Vampire’s Wife Settles With Tax Authorities, Sidesteps Liquidation
The brand said its debt settlement is being financed by existing investors.
The Vampire’s Wife Settles With Tax Authorities, Sidesteps Liquidation
The brand said its debt settlement is being financed by existing investors.
Can Switzerland’s Third-Largest Watch Brand Continue To Rise?
Omega’s sales have recovered and surpassed pre-Covid levels, CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said. But aggressive price hikes, step-and-repeat marketing and an authenticity scandal could challenge the Swatch-owned brand’s ascent.
Can Switzerland’s Third-Largest Watch Brand Continue To Rise?
Omega’s sales have recovered and surpassed pre-Covid levels, CEO Raynald Aeschlimann said. But aggressive price hikes, step-and-repeat marketing and an authenticity scandal could challenge the Swatch-owned brand’s ascent.
Prada’s Path to Retail Performance
Luca Solca examines Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra’s push to double retail space productivity at its flagship brand.
Prada’s Path to Retail Performance
Luca Solca examines Prada Group CEO Andrea Guerra’s push to double retail space productivity at its flagship brand.
Jannik Sinner’s Gucci Deal Leads Wimbledon Fashion Revolution
The Italian tennis player carried a Gucci duffel bag onto the court at Wimbledon, marking a changing of the fashion guard in the tradition-bound tennis world.
Jannik Sinner’s Gucci Deal Leads Wimbledon Fashion Revolution
The Italian tennis player carried a Gucci duffel bag onto the court at Wimbledon, marking a changing of the fashion guard in the tradition-bound tennis world.
The BoF Podcast | Samuel Ross on Fostering Inclusion in Creative Industries
British fashion designer Samuel Ross opens up to BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed about his work to foster more diversity in fashion.
The BoF Podcast | Samuel Ross on Fostering Inclusion in Creative Industries
British fashion designer Samuel Ross opens up to BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed about his work to foster more diversity in fashion.
Confirmed: Gabriela Hearst to Exit Chloé
The designer’s last show for the Richemont-owned house will be on September 28. No successor has been named.
Confirmed: Gabriela Hearst to Exit Chloé
The designer’s last show for the Richemont-owned house will be on September 28. No successor has been named.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
Dior and A24 Announce Two-Year Collaboration
The partnership, which will kick off at the A24-owned, New York-based Cherry Lane Theatre, will comprise live events for film and theatre featuring established and emerging creative talent.
Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.